Testimonials

WAN tool saved ASB Bank thousands - Fluke Networks NetFlow Tracker

ASB reports that greater insight into traffic flows using the Fluke Network's NetFlow Tracker has saved the Bank thousands of dollars each month. The NetFlow Tracker cost $130,000 to install, with an annual support fee of $30,000. Mr Lockwood says the return on investment has amounted to ongoing savings of up to $15,000 a month.

"What we had previously would generate overall reports on network utilisation, but not identify what the network was being used for. The NetFlow Tracker lets us drill down to the protocol, so we can see how much of the traffic is web-access, how much is mail, FTP, bank applications and so on."

- Richard Lockwood, Senior Network Manager, ASB Bank

Powerco maximises Citrix server utilisation - AppSense Performance Manager

AppSense Performance Manager enabled a 40 percent increase in server capacity by reducing the number of resources required to run desktops and applications within the data centre. Powerco was able to identify resource-intensive applications and limit the resource available to them, ensuring enough capacity for every user on the server.

"The blades and VMware implementation went smoothly, but we knew our 47 Citrix servers were still not running at full capacity. We spoke to AppSense about how we could squeeze more users on to servers, without the need to virtualise or compromise business critical applications.

AppSense helped us reduce our 47 Citrix servers down to 25. Not only do we have more users than ever on our existing hardware, but we have not had to compromise or restrict any of the Citrix applications. Most importantly, we did not have to virtualise our infrastructure to achieve this, which was a key aim for us."

- Huw Griffiths, IS Infrastructure Manager, Powerco

Secure remote access for Canterbury DHB - SafeWord Tokens

"To maintain the highest level of security, and to maintain the high level of trust the public has placed in our District, we decided to go beyond simple memorised passwords, and provide ultra-secure remote access through a passcode-generating token system.

"I looked at numerous systems, but SafeWord was the most cost-effective of them all -delivering excellent security at a good price point, and with great ease of use for both administrators and users."

- Derek Benfield, Administration Manager, Canterbury District Health Board

Improved IT services and reduced support costs - Wyse Thin Clients

"Maintaining the desktops was chewing up valuable IT team support time as it was. We needed to reduce desktop maintenance and free up IT staff to focus on strategic projects.

"If support is required we now have the ability through the Wyse thin computers for remote management. The user's session can be viewed as an administrator on the server and their problems addressed remotely within minutes. This also applies to configuration and upgrades."

- Kylee Mills, Systems Administrator, Taupo District Council

Proxim Wireless Link helps nursing students take advantage of simulated hospital setting

"The long term cost of a wireless point to point solution was extremely favourable and it promised us the coverage and throughput we were looking for. We had been using the AP-4000s prior to this project, so we were familiar with the Proxim range, knowing them to be reliable, proven performance products.

"With the help of MPA we identified a clean frequency and locked it in. The solution has since remained stable and required minimum maintenance on our part. There have been no ongoing issues at all."

- Glenn Nummy, Network Engineer, Unitec New Zealand